We added this recipe after many requests from our readers. Pan de agua can be found on the Dominican breakfast table almost every morning. It has a similar texture and taste to that of the French bread but comes in individual servings.
Time: 3 hrs. Serves: 4
Ingredients:
- 3 cups of all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1 cup of warm water
Preparation:
- Dissolve the yeast in the warm water. Mix in flour, salt. Add the yeast and mix in with a spatula until it is well blended. Flour a clean surface and knead the dough until it is smooth and elastic (same texture as children modeling clay).
- Wrap in a plastic film and let rise in a warm place until it doubles. Put the dough on a floured surface and punch down to get rid of the excess bubbles. Divide the dough in 8 portions. Work them into rolls, then slash them lengthwise with a knife. Allow to double again before baking. Pre-heat the oven to 218 °C (425 °F).
- Oil a baking sheet. Bake bread for 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden brown.
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I made this one today. It was great! I just add 1/2 tsp of sugar with water and yeast. That’s how we do it in my country. It helps the yeast and the dough rise.
I like your “same texture as children modeling clay” tip. Great comparison!
me gustaria que pusierasla receta de com hacer pan de manteca
sí, pan de manteca y pan sobao, por favor!!! También quería comentar que en PR, el pan de agua se vende como el pan francés o el italiano (en vez de bolillos individuales). Gracias! Esta receta la voy a tener que probar.
Gracias por esas recetas tan deliciosas, necesitamos la de pan de manteca.
Is water bread eaten only right after it’s cooked or could it last all day?
I guess I’m trying to ask when is it best eaten?
You can freeze this bread and warm in the oven or microwave. Use a small cup of water in microwave to help retain moisture and only heat 30 seconds at a time or it will get too tough and chewy.